Arctic Transformation: Understanding Arctic Research and the Vital Role of Science

Please join us for a conversation on Arctic Transformation: Understanding Arctic Research and the Vital Role of Science, co-organized by the Senate Arctic Caucus and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

Featuring opening remarks by

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

And

Senator Angus King (I-ME)

With a keynote address by

Dr. John Holdren
Chair, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Director of Office of Science and Technology, The White House

AGENDA

8:00 am: Registration and Light Breakfast

8:30 am: Welcome Remarks by

Ms. Heather A. Conley
Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS

8:35 am: Opening Remarks by

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

And

Senator Angus King (I-ME)

9:00am: Session I: Improving Understanding of Arctic Environmental Change and Impact

Featuring

Dr. Larry Hinzman
Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Mr. Richard Glenn
Executive VP, Lands & Natural Resources, Arctic Slope Regional Cooperation

Mr. George Roe
Research Professor, Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Dr. Paul Mayewski
Director and Distinguished Professor, Climate Change Institute, University of Maine

Introduced by

Dr. Martin Jeffries
Program Officer and Science Advisor, Office of Arctic and Global Prediction, Office of Naval Research

10:30 am: Session II: Keynote Address: Highlights and New Initiatives from President Obama's Visit to the American Arctic

Featuring

Dr. John Holdren
Chair, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Director of Office of Science and Technology, The White House

11:00 am: Session III: Arctic Science Gap Analysis: Enhancing U.S. and International Science and Research Collaboration

Featuring

Dr. Kelly K. Falkner
Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation

Dr. John Farrell
Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission

Dr. Catherine Cahill
Deputy Director, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration

Moderated by

Ms. Heather A. Conley
Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS

12:00 pm: Conference Concludes

Following President Obama's historic visit to the American Arctic, please join us for a timely conference on the vital role of science which seeks to better understand the profound and stunning changes that are occurring in the Arctic. Scientific research and collaboration informs our understanding on the impact of climate change on the most northern latitudes while also informing approaches to safely operating in and sustainably developing the economic potential of the region. Our keynote speakers will discuss the vital role of science leadership in the Arctic and will examine the most pressing gaps in our understanding of this dynamic region.